How will the return of immigrants to Mexico affect Santa Ana?
"With the downturn in the economy, Mexicans residing in Santa Ana legally and illegally began to look south. In the city of about 325,000, this Mexican flight has manifested itself…
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The Lincoln Club’s immigration-reform proposal is ridiculous
UPDATE: O.C. Register editorial writer Brian Calle weighed in on the Lincoln Club's proposal this Sunday, admitting that "Calls for amnesty for illegal immigrants or even a pathway to citizenship…
Amezcua’s PAC to protest Alvarez and the PBID at the Council meeting on 9/6
Failed Santa Ana mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua's Political Action Committee, which he calls the "Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government," (SACBG) has sent out a bizarre email asking its members…
SAPD to crackdown on impaired driving – and impound more cars too
The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) is launching an intensive crackdown on impaired driving, according to their Citizen Observer website. While the SAPD's DUI checkpoints really don't work, the good news…
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Impounding of cars on Santa Ana Public Safety Committee meeting agenda
The impounding of cars driven by immigrants, by the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), is on the agenda for the Santa Ana City Council's Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for…
Racists – and Thomas Gordon – react after Mexico beats the U.S. soccer team
Mexico beating the U.S. men's soccer team was a really big deal for the people of Santa Ana, and of course a lot of our residents came out into the…
Community forum about stopping impounds of immigrants’ cars today
Community Forum:Public Safety for All A report about the current unfair policy of the impoundment of cars and a brief presentation of the Orange County May Day Coalition Saturday June 25…
DeColores Queer OC presents their 3rd Annual Community Conference, today
DeColores Queer OC Presents: 3rd Annual Community Conference Mi Casa es tu Casa: Empowering Our Homes and Transforming Our Communities DeColores is opening the space to LGBT, parents & allies…
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Public Safety meeting on May 24 will include bail bonds, pot and checkpoints
The City of Santa Ana's Public Safety Committee meeting, on Tuesday, May 24, promises to be an interesting one - with activists coming to the meeting to talk about illegal…
Protest against Deborah Pauly at the next CCIR meeting, on May 25
Time: Wednesday, May 25 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Women's Club 9501 Chapman Avenue at Gilbert Garden Grove, California Facebook Event Page Villa Park City Councilmember Deborah Pauly recently threatened violence against…
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Find out how to stop Santa Ana’s unjust towing of immigrants’ cars, on May 12
The Orange County May Day Coalition presents: CHANGING YOUR CITY’S UNJUST VEHICLE CHECKPOINT & IMPOUNDMENT POLICIES A free training for community-based organizations, conducted by Lucero Chavez, esq. Thursday, May 12, 6:30…
OC May Day Coalition to protest at Monday’s Santa Ana Council meeting
The O.C. May Day Coalition is going to rally and protest again on Monday, May 2, at 5pm, at the next Santa Ana City Council meeting, after marching today in…
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Explore the immigrant experience at the Great Park on May 5
Photo courtesy of California La Raza Lawyers Association, accessed 26 April 2011. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 29, 2011 CONTACT: JENN STARNES: 949-724-6574 Exploring the Immigrant Experience in Orange County Great…
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The Orange County Dream Team’s Dream-a-Thon is on April 29
Support the Orange County Dream Team at their Dream-a-Thon 2011: Time: Friday, April 29 · 9:00am - 2:00pm Location: California State University, Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA Register online…
Santa Ana Film Fest tonight, featuring Simon Sedillo
Santa Ana Film Fest With guest speaker: Simon Sedillo Special Performances by: Son Real (San Bernandino)...Colectivo De Musicos Difuntos (Santa Ana) Free! Donations Accepted. Simón Sedillo is a community rights defense…